Ancient spice route may have shaped Keralam’s Malabari goat’s genetic legacy, study shows
Researchers at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University have sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of the Malabari goat. Their analysis suggests the breed’s genetic makeup may reflect historic movements of goats along the Indian Ocean spice trade routes. The study provides molecular evidence linking the goat’s lineage to ancient maritime exchanges that shaped regional livestock diversity.